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A TORONTO CLASSIC Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema is a century-old theatre located in the heart of Toronto s historic Annex neighbourhood, offering audiences a unique experience both visually and acoustically, completed equipped with state-of-the-art technologies in a historic setting. Renovated in 2012, the cinema s improvements include an expansive new screen, sound system, lighting options and projection equipment.
A TRUSTED BRAND Day and night, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema is filled with a lively buzz. Between Hot Docs live event programming and film screenings, the cinema easily lends itself as a venue for Toronto s top arts and culture producers. As North America s largest documentary film festival and owner of one of the world s only documentary cinemas, Hot Docs has been a leader in conscious thought for 25 years. Applying that thoughtful approach to managing events sets us apart from other rental venues. With over 5,000 members and an audience of over 200,000, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema has incredible reach and a great reputation.
A SEASONED TEAM No matter the scale, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema is the perfect venue for your: Film presentation Festival Award show Gala & cocktail Speaker series Private event Product launch Our events team plans both indie and major events throughout Toronto.
ASTONISHING CAPACITY With 650 seats, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema has the largest capacity of any cinema in Toronto. Total venue capacity: 650 Main floor: 248 seats; 4 wheelchair spaces Mezzanine: 208 seats Balcony: 194 seats
FLOOR PLANS ORCHESTRA MEZZANINE/BALCONY
SPECS Screen: Full screen: 40 ft x 17 ft (2.35:1 aspect ratio) Throw (from projection to screen): 110 ft / 34 m Masking: Adjustable sides and top Stage: 250 ft 2 / 24 m 2 39 ft / 12 m wide 8 ft / 2 m deep at centre PA system and microphones: CTS600 amplifier Shure wireless handheld mics SLX24/58 PA system available for mezzanine and lobby
MORE BENEFITS Technical services: Live streaming Skype Built-in laptop connections Follow Spotlight Content Capture
RECEPTIONS Cocktail receptions can be held on the main floor, mezzanine, or a combination of both spaces. Hot Docs event planners will work with you to arrange catering, bar, concessions and rentals, based on the unique requirements of your event. Main floor and lobby: 100 pax Mezzanine: 150 pax Combined: 250 pax
BOX OFFICE With 25 years of experience and industry-leading expertise, Hot Docs is able to provide a wide range or flexible and affordable ticketing options to help organize the box office or registration component of your event. Advance online and walk-up sales Event information hosted on official website Weekly and daily sales and accounting reports Same-day ticket sales agents, ticket rippers, scanners
VOLUNTEERS Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema offers an extensive selection of additional services to help bring your event to life, one of which is access to our amazing database of trained volunteers, built over 25 years. Volunteers can help support your event in the following ways: Provide directional information Manage traffic flow in lobbies Provide specific information about programming Distribute marketing materials Engage with patrons
GET IN TOUCH! For all event inquiries, rental rates and bookings, please contact Reem Farag, Event Coordinator at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema. cinemarentals@hotdocs.ca